Jean-RenéLafrance

Lawyer

At Monette Barakett since

2019

Admission to the bar

2016

Academic training

LL.B., Université de Sherbrooke, 2015

Jean-René is a curious, dynamic and versatile lawyer. In all situations, Jean-René knows how to offer concrete solutions to support managers.

At Monette Barakett, Jean-René practices in the field of occupational health and safety – attendance management, as well as in labour law, civil litigation and health and social services law.

In terms of occupational health and safety, he advises employers on a daily basis in the management of their OHS files, and he regularly represents companies and institutions before the Administrative Labour Court when situations are contentious. Jean-René is called upon to plead before the ordinary courts in the context of disputes relating to occupational health and safety, in particular in criminal matters.

Relating to labor law , he assists clients in grievance arbitration cases, as well as in various files affecting labor standards or the interpretation of collective agreements.

In the area of civil litigation, Jean-René conducts research, drafting procedures as well as making representations before the courts. He is called upon to advise clients working in various fields of activity.

Outside of work, Jean-René is driven by the outdoors, traveling, running and cycling.

Jean-René was named in the 2023, 2024 and 2025 editions of The Best LawyersTM in Canada : Ones To Watch in labour and employment law.